Crossing guard struck

Crossing guard struck

Lisa Rutledge, Times Staff

A Waterloo Regional Police investigator carries an orange jacket from the scene a crash that saw a 53-year-old Cambridge crossing guard struck by a vehicle at Blair Road and Bismark Drive early Thursday morning. A 58-year-old Cambridge man faces charges of careless driving.

A 53-year-old Cambridge crossing guard was taken to Cambridge Memorial Hospital after being struck by a van at 8:18 a.m. Thursday morning.

The crossing guard, who has worked for the city for more than 10 years, was knocked unconscious after being hit while working at the west Galt intersection of Bismark Drive and Blair Road. She regained consciousness at the scene, but was taken to hospital to be checked for serious injuries.

Waterloo Regional Police public affairs co-ordinator Olaf Heinzel confirmed that a 58-year-old man has been charged with careless driving.

City spokesperson Linda Fegan said the city is doing what it can to support the woman and her family.

“This is an unfortunate accident and we are monitoring the situation with regard to the condition of the crossing guard.”